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First Aid
First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by a lay person to a sick or injured casualty until definitive medical treatment can be accessed.
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What to do when your bleeding from the upper right quadrant of the forehead?
depending on the size and amount of blood you can either just bandage it up or go to hospital for a check-up
What should you do if someone has a severe bleeding wound on their leg?
Apply firm pressure to the wound and hold it until you stop the bleeding.
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1) first try direct preasure as stated above
2) if that doesnt work elevate wound higher than the heart if possible
3) next use one of the arterial presure points above the wound such as the femoral artery in the groin for a leg wound
4) if bleeding continues a tourniquet may be needed if the wound is in a place it can be used - improper use of a tourniquet can be dangerous so learn how to use one
5) with severe wounds where an artery has been cut it may be necessary to pinch the artery - if you do you cannot let go until help arrives or it can be fatal
also there are several common wild plants you can use directly on a wound that are safe and very effective to stop bleeding - the best is yarrow which is very common and grows most of the year all over the west where i am from and i have used it several times in emergancies
To dilate and observe ... If dilatation is slow or not existing, it can be a good indicator of a head or spinal injury which would indicate the need for immobilizing the patient and rush to x-ray for spine and Cat Scan for head to see where the problem may be ...
What are the roles of first aid?
The roles of a first aider.
1. to preserve life and thereafter, limb.
2. To prevent the condition from worsening.
3. To promote recovery.
These roles or objectives are those written in the St John First Aid Handbook/Manual.
yes and no. some germs could be bad to your health, for example, germs are the reason you get sick. but that is only a type of germ. there are germs every where! and not ALL of them are bad, some are bad, but not all. therefore, u should be careful with wat you tuch, but dont worry too much because not all germs are bad
What can you do to prevent your toenail from falling off?
If you hit your nail and it falls off that is perfectly normal. It even happened to me. All you need to do is keep a bandaid on it to keep out bacteria, and a couple weeks a new nail will grow back.
put a bandage on.
About how often should you stop and check for signs of life when performing rescue breathing?
Every 2 minutes check for signs of life when performing RB.
What happens to you when you cut your self?
You get alot of scars. The deeper you cut, the bigger the scars will be. Normally, it takes scars 7 years to heal...or they never do.
Cutting will turn into an addiction, so try and find another way to deal with things, such as hobbies, and talking to people.
What happens if you inhale freon?
Well from my experience at first when you inhale it your voice goes really deep kinda like the opposite of helium and then you get dizzy and your whole body feels as if it's throbbing and you feel all tingly on the inside or you feel like your insides are vibrating and your vision gets all messed up like it distorts reality and you can barely maintain your balance so you sometimes collapse to your knees and for my aftereffects I felt all giggly and like laughing alot but still it's not safe to inhale freon so do it at your own risk.
What are 3 classic signs of a stroke?
Unconsciousness, paralization, immobility, pain in rt arm.
Strokes are caused by either an 'embolis', (something foreign in the blood stream like a blood clot); a 'thrombosis', (occlusion of a blood vessel as a direct result of damage to a vessel; or an 'intra-cerebral bleed', (rupture of a vessel that has been weekend by an aneurysm.The initial signs and symptoms of a stroke are:DizzinessLoss of function of extremities on one side
Numbness
State of collapse
Hemiplesia
Unequal pupal dilation
Slurred speech
Rapid full pulse
Appearance of anemia and cyanosis
Hot and dry skin
Incontinence
Nausea
Vomiting
Coma
Dean HarrisWhy you should not burn fallen leaves?
You shouldn't burn fallen leaves because they can set other flammable things on fire, causing a deadly fire.
How do you not get stung by a wasp?
you cant. you will get stung in the forehead. smoke somewhere else.
Why is saline solution infused into the bloodstream of a dehydrated person?
A saline solution is needed to treat a dehydrated person because salt is needed to transfer the water to the bloodstream. The salt makes the water more concentrated so it doesn't go in to the cells.
What is the best way for a rescuer to know that a rescuer breath for an infant victim is effective?
The correct rescue breath will be just the amount of air required to raise the the chest of the victim.
It is important to make sure that the airway is open (and clear obstructions) prior to breathing in.
If the stomach rises, this indicates that the air blown in is going down the esophagus and into the stomach, which on top of being ineffective can be dangerous as the swollen stomach will block major blood vessels from returning blood to the heart resulting with heart failure.
This applies to all victims, regardless of age.
What do you do when you fall off your roof?
If alone... Stay down while you check in on your body for major injuries. Don't try to move if your head, neck, spine/back, or any limb hurts badly or feels broken, e.g. severe pain. Don't try to move if you know you have an open compound fracture---a bone protruding through the skin. Call out for help. Only try to move by yourself if you are at risk for further injury if you stay where you are..
if you are a first responder on a scene.... Do NOT allow the person to sit up --do a once over to check for obvious injuries. If you suspect injuries, definitely keep the person warm, calm, and in the same position the person fell. Call for help (911). Control obvious bleeding. Stay on scene when help arrives so you can give info to police or paramedics.
NOTE: It is very difficult to cover every possibility on a question like this. There will be many "best judgment calls" needed when assessing the A-B-Cs and injuries.
This may be accomplished by letting cool water run over the burned area or by soaking it in cool (not cold) water. Ice should never be applied to the burn.
Is neosporin the same as polysporin?
Polysporin consists of polymyxin b and bacitracin, two very potent antibiotics. Neosporin has the same ingredients but adds neomycin to the mix. Both are good antibacterials, but some people prefer Polysporin because neomycin can cause skin irritation in some people.
Well the old slings shots worked by centrifugal force.
Some sling shots today work by rubber or some type of elastic.
What are the general direction for first aid?
1. Keep the patient alive.
- Control bleeding.
- Maintain airway and breathing
- Maintain cardiac function.
- Treat for shock
2. Stabilize
- Asses the patient overall (not just the traumas). Check for medic alerts
- Record vitals, alertness, complaints.
- In Hazmat, secure scene and access control.
- Stabilize victim -- splints et al.
- Move victim to litter if necessary -- C Collar if required.
- Address patient's comfort needs.
3. Transport.
- Develop a transport plan (e.g. get destination and route).
- If necessary and possible, set up Evac.
- Report that you're mobile, and ETA.
- If you're not in radio contact, set up communications with base to let them know your situation, intent, concerns and ETA.
4. Delivery
- Stay with the patient until you sign them off to someone else who will take responsibility.
- Report patient's original condition, current condition, meds before, meds en route and meds now,
- If necessary, contact patient's family (may not be your responsibility, depending).
- Clean up and secure
Can Baking Soda help heal a wound?
Yes, it will cleanse the wound and decrease the chance of it infecting.
What is a list of supplies families should have on hand for all emergencies?
Here are recommended items to include in your family emergency kits:
Survival food, at least a three-day to two week supply of non-perishable survival foods for each family member
Emergency Water Supply, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Hand crank or battery-powered radio and a NOAA Emergency Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
First aid kit
Emergency Flashlights and extra batteries
Whistle to signal for help
Toilet paper
Can opener for food
Pocket knife
Money
Local maps
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air along with duct tape and plastic sheeting to shelter-in-place
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Additional items you might want to add to your family emergency kits:
All your prescription medications and your prescription glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet emergency care
Important family documents such as copies of identification, passports, insurance policies, bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
Emergency first aid book
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person in your family. You might want extra bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Warm paks and camp heater.
Change of clothing for each family member, which includes a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. You might want extra clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Water purification tablets
Household bleach and medicine dropper - to use as disinfectant. Dilute nine parts water to one part bleach. To treat water in an emergency, use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Waterproof matches or regular matches kept in a waterproof container
Long-Burning candles
For your personal hygiene, feminine supplies and personal items
Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels, mess kits, paper and pencils
Activities for children, such as books, games and puzzles
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What do you do if a child is having Breathing problems?
Depends on what you mean by breathing problems, but no matter what you mean, it's potentially serious, so you'll have to take some action. Let's discuss options:
If you mean coughing or asthma that you're already aware of and is already being treated, continue the treatment your doctor recommended. When in doubt phone your doc or an ER to get more information. DON'T wait. And if you aren't sure, act.
If the child is choking, start on clearing that. Check the throat for obstructions. Heimlich maneuver is well accepted.
If your child isn't breathing at all, FIRST get someone calling 911, second start rescue breathing (the reason for this is that, no matter how good you are at rescue breathing, eventually you'll tire -- good to have some back-up coming).
If it's anything more serious consider a 911 call. Breathing problems can be very serious indeed.
Note that the faster you react, the better the outcome.
What happens if you eat ant poison?
Of-course it depends upon the amount of poison u take in.....................
